Reproduction of a Vaphio Cup
1913.01.0008
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of a Vaphio Cup (1913.01.0008) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Emile Gillieron & Fils, Athens. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Late Helladic II, 1610 - 1490 BCE |
| Culture | Greek - Mycenaean |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Width) | 13.5 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Height) | 7.4 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 10.5 cm |
| Weight | 274 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Electrotyping |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Yellow (2.5Y 6/6) -Main color. Dark Gray (N 3.75/ 10.4% R) -Chipped area. Moderate Greenish Yellow (10Y 7/8) -Green coloring inside the cup. |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Mykenische Altertümer (sales catalogue). Stuttgart: Kast & Ebinger, s.d. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | Original found at Tholos-Tomb at Vaphio, near Sparta. |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | Original is in the National Museum, Athens. Illustration: Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Mykenischer und Kretischer (Minoischer) Altertumer. No.1a, plates 4 and 5. |